Establishes a special needs assisted living program for residents with neurodegenerative diseases and behavior disturbances.

The bill establishes a special needs assisted living program for residents of certified assisted living residences with neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia or Parkinson's disease, who are experiencing behavior disturbances. The program will have physician oversight, provide nursing services, and be limited to ten residential beds per program, with an additional two respite beds. It will include person-centered planning for resident care and staff education and training. The program will also establish environmental safeguards tailored to residents' needs.

Establishes a special needs assisted living program for residents with neurodegenerative diseases and behavior disturbances.

The bill establishes a special needs assisted living program for residents of certified assisted living residences with neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia or Parkinson's disease, who are experiencing behavior disturbances. The program will have physician oversight, provide nursing services, and be limited to ten residential beds per program, with an additional two respite beds. It will include person-centered planning for resident care and staff education and training. The program will also establish environmental safeguards tailored to residents' needs.